Ralph L. Stoffel

Ralph L. Stoffel of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the age of 78. He was born on May 31st, 1933, in Allenton, WI, the son of Roman and Marie Stoffel. He served with the US Army in France from 1953-1955. He married the former Donna Hofmaier on May 28th, 1960. He spent most of his career in sales, including owning and operating Pewter Limited, in Mayfair Mall, from 1982-1997. He was an active member and Eucharistic minister at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, and a former member of St. Vincent de Paul. He was passionate about his many volunteer activities, especially providing a variety of services to the seniors in the local area. Some have described Ralph as their “angel.” He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, teaching them all how to play cards. He also enjoyed traveling, golf, bowling, gardening, and of course the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna; his children, Lois (David) Danner, Gregg (Sandy) and Maria (Greg) Lindsley; seven grandchildren, Alec and Kevin Danner, Melissa, Katie, and Bryan Stoffel, and Sammy and Brett Lindsley; a sister, LaVerne Horst; and brothers, Robert, Mathias, and Roman Stoffel. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl, in 1982. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 12, 2012, at 12:00pm (Noon) at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church (1375 Covered Bridge Road. In state on Monday at church from 9:30am until 11:45am Interment will be at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg.